CENTENNIAL NEWS

ASL Class: Wednesdays, June 18th - August 6th, 5:30pm-7:00pm, Roseville Campus. Join us for an exciting class this summer taught by Centennial Member Ona Williams where you will get to learn some ASL! Dinner will be provided at 5:30pm with the class beginning at 6pm. Registration is now available HERE!

Living Successfully with Aphasia!: Thursday, June 5th, 2pm, Roseville Linden Lounge. June is Aphasia Awareness Month and did you know that our church hosts two groups from  Mn CAN (Mn Connect Aphasia Now)? Persons who have suffered a stroke resulting in  aphasia meet to practice conversational speaking.  Gus, one of the group’s members will be hear to explain about aphasia-what it is, how to communicate with people, his communication “tool box” and share his personal story. Sign up at the connection point.

United Methodist Student Day: Today we are receiving gifts for United Methodist Student Day! This fund furnishes scholarships and loans for students attending United Methodist-related and other accredited colleges and universities. To give to this fund please designate your gift to “United Methodist Student Day”.

Food Shelf Task Force: Tuesday, June 3rd, 11 AM at the Roseville Campus:  Anyone interested in exploring what it takes to start a food shelf at Centennial are welcome to join us for an initial discovery and dreaming meeting.  Contact: Pastor Whitney, wsheridan@centennialumc.org

Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Office Volunteer Sign-up: Can you help us cover the Roseville front office desk? Volunteers will be answering phones and helping with light office work as needed (details and instructions provided). [CLICK HERE] to sign up!

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

Just Like Me VBS Volunteers Needed: Wednesday evenings, July 9th to August 6th. Volunteer your time and energy to help kids have a fun and memorable time learning about God, faith, and one another this summer. Our theme this year is “Just Like Me: digging in & growing deep”. We’ll host VBS at the Roseville campus on Wednesday evenings from 5-8pm on July 9, 16, 23, 30, and August 6. Signing up for every week helps with consistency, but even one evening is a huge help. Sign-up for what works best for your schedule this summer. You can sign up HERE. If you have questions please contact Pastor Jen Anderson, janderson@centennialumc.org.

Just Like Me VBS 2025: Join us from 5-8pm on Wednesday evenings, July 9 to August 6 for “Just Like Me: Digging in and growing deep”, Centennial UMC’s summer Vacation Bible school. Over the course of these 5 Wednesdays, kids will be introduced to a cast of neighborhood Gardeners who will help them explore Biblical stories of people who were able to change things for the better. Kids will practice sharing what they have, finding their community, and using their voice for others. REGISTER HERE

No St. Anthony Park Bible Study on Sunday May 25th.
Bible Study at St. Anthony Park: Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus |  Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.

You’re Invited to Take a Tour!: Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul is soon to be our neighbor in nearby Bandana Square!  Project Home (the IFA family shelter), workforce development, and agency headquarters will all be close by, along with new and growing opportunities to serve our broader Ramsey County community in connection with other faith communities in the east metro. Tours are offered for you to learn more about their work as they prepare to open their new facility in June. Join others for 30-minute tours: Sunday, June 1 at 1:30 or Monday, June 2 at 12:15. Their new location is the former Best Western Plus Como Park Hotel at 1010 Bandana Blvd. Contact Rachel Morey, a member of Centennial and Director, Opportunity St. Paul / rmorey@interfaithaction.org / 651-661-9350 to join a tour!

5th Sunday Service Project: Sunday, June 29th, during worship, both campuses. Make sure to put it on the calendar now, our second 5th Sunday service project will take place at both campuses on June 29th! Stay tuned on what the project will be.

Event Planning Opportunity!: Are you interested in opportunities to make real positive impact in our communities and foster meaningful connections?  Both Miracle Moments and Ignite Your Heart are looking for passionate individuals to help plan and organize their respective events.  Both ministries foster more connected, compassionate and just communities.  Please contact Raquel Maas of Miracle Moments at raquelmchurch@gmail.com or Pamela Isham of Ignite Your Heart at pdisham@gmail.com  It’s an overwhelming time; we are stronger together.

Worship at Roseville Campus is at 9:00am  |  Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan

Pentecost Sunday!: Join us on Sunday, June 8th for Pentecost Sunday and celebrate the birthday of the Church! With birthday cake, steamers, sound makers, and Spirit filled hearts, we will worship and praise God, and remember the blessing it is to be called Church. Be sure to wear red, and if you can, wear a headpiece or hat to remember the tongues of fire that appeared over the disciples. Craft supplies to make your own fiery fascinator will be available at both campuses.

Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of a star, Star Words are spiritual focus words often distributed to congregations on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. [SIGN UP HERE] to receive prompts weekly for the year of 2025. If you did not receive a star word on January 5th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org  
or Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

We are Hiring!: We are in the process of hiring a Children & Youth Minister for Centennial! You can view the indeed posting HERE or on the NOW HIRING PAGE. 

Download the Centennial App!: A new way to connect with groups, find events, watch past worship services, and give all in once place. Look up Centennial UMC in the apple or android app store! [CLICK HERE]